Dymo LabelMANAGER 260P User Manual
Contents
About Your New Label Maker ......................................................5
Product Registration............................................................................ 5
Getting Started ..........................................................................5
Connecting the Power ............................................................................. 5
Inserting the Battery Pack ................................................................... 6
Recharging the Battery Pack ............................................................... 6
Inserting the Label Cassette .................................................................... 7
Using the Label Maker for the First Time ......................................8
Getting to Know the Label Maker ................................................9
Power ...................................................................................................... 9
LCD Display ............................................................................................ 10
Format .................................................................................................. 11
Insert ..................................................................................................... 11
Settings ................................................................................................. 11
CAPS Mode ............................................................................................ 11
Backspace .............................................................................................. 11
Clear ...................................................................................................... 11
Navigation Keys .................................................................................... 12
Cancel ................................................................................................... 12
Formatting Your Label .............................................................. 13
Font Type .............................................................................................. 14
Font Size ................................................................................................ 14
Font Styles ............................................................................................ 15
Adding Borders and Underline Styles .................................................... 15
Using Mirror Text ................................................................................... 16
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Aligning the Text ................................................................................... 16
Creating Fixed-Length Labels ................................................................ 17
Creating Two-Line Labels ...................................................................... 18
Using Clip Art, Symbols, and Special Characters .......................... 19
Adding Clip Art ...................................................................................... 19
Adding Symbols ..................................................................................... 20
Using the Symbol Keys .......................................................................... 20
Adding International Characters ............................................................ 21
Printing Options .......................................................................22
Previewing Your Label ........................................................................... 22
Printing Multiple Labels ........................................................................ 22
Using the Label Maker Memory .................................................23
Saving a Label ....................................................................................... 23
Opening Saved Labels ............................................................................ 23
Inserting Saved Text .............................................................................. 24
Caring for Your Label Maker ......................................................25
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 26
Documentation Feedback .........................................................27
Environmental Information ...................................................... 28
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Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager 260P Elec tronic Label Maker
1 Cutter button 9 Space bar 17 LCD display
2 Print 10 Caps 18 Clear
3 Preview 11 Numeric Keys 19 AC Power adapter
4 Settings 12 Symbols - Currency 20 Cancel
5 Backspace 13 Insert 21 Navigation
6 Symbols - General 14 Open 22 OK
7 Return 15 Format 23 Save
8 Accented character 16 On/Off
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About Your New Label Maker
With the DYMO® LabelManager 260P electronic label maker, you can create
a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print
your labels in many different fonts, font sizes, and styles. The label maker
uses DYMO D1 label cassettes in widths of 1/4” (6 mm), 3/8” (9 mm), or 1/2”
(12 mm). These label cassettes are available in a wide range of colors.
Visi t www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories
for your label maker.
Product Registration
Visi t www.dymo.com/register to register your label maker online.
Getting Started
Follow the instructions in this section to print your first label.
Connecting the Power
The label maker is powered by a rechargeable, Lithium-ion battery pack.
To save power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes
of inactivity.
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Inserting the Battery Pack
Figure 2
The battery pack included with your
label maker comes partially charged.
You do not need to charge the battery
pack before using your label maker for
the first time.
To insert the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the label maker.
See Figure 2.
2 Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
NOTE Remove the battery pack if the label maker will not be used for a long
period of time.
Recharging the Battery Pack
A power adapter is included with your label maker for recharging the
battery pack.
NOTE The power adapter is only used for recharging the battery pack; the
power adapter cannot be used to power the label maker.
To recharge the battery pack
1 Plug the power adapter into the power connector on the top of the
label maker.
2 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.
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Inserting the Label Cassette
Figure 3
Label
guides
Remove
cardboard
insert
Figure 4
Figure 5
Click!
Click!
Your label maker comes with one label
cassette. Visit www.dymo.com for
information about purchasing additional
label cassettes.
To insert the label cassette
1 Lift the label cassette cover to
open the label compartment.
See Figure 3.
2 Before using the label maker
for the first time, remove the
protective cardboard insert
from the label exit slot. See
Figure 4.
3 Insert the cassette with the
label facing up and positioned
between the label guides.
4 Press firmly until cassette clicks into
place. See Figure 5.
5 Close the label cassette cover.
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Using the Label Maker for the First Time
The first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language and
label width. These selections remain set until you change them.
You can change these selections using the key.
To set up the label maker
1 Press to turn on the power.
2 Select the language and press .
3 Select the width of the label cassette currently in the label maker and
press .
You are now ready to print your first label.
To print a label
1 Enter text to create a simple label.
2 Press .
3 Select the number of copies.
4 Press or to print.
5 Press the cutter button to cut the label.
Congratulations! You printed your first label. Continue reading to learn
more about the options available for creating labels.
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Getting to Know the Label Maker
Become familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your
label maker. Refer to Figure 1. The following sections describe each feature
in detail.
Power
The button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of
inactivity, the power is switched off automatically. When the printer
switches off automatically, the last label created is remembered and
displayed when the power is turned back on. The previously selected style
settings are also restored.
When the printer is switched off manually, the label text and style settings
are not remembered and a blank label is displayed when the power is turned
back on.
If the current label is not already saved, you are prompted to save the label
when you turn the power off.
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